A dramatic chapter in Venezuela’s crisis unfolded as former President Nicolás Maduro was captured and extradited to the United States in a covert military operation, sparking international alarm and widespread volatility. The operation, carried out with elite forces, has raised serious questions about sovereignty, international law, and geopolitical tension between major powers.
The power vacuum and regime uncertainty have energized both domestic actors and global observers, with the opposition now preparing to assume transitional leadership amid calls for democratic restoration.
Tensions have further escalated as the Cuban president publicly condemned U.S. actions, labeling them “state terrorism” and highlighting the fragile energy and geopolitical ties between Caracas and Havana.
Economically, Venezuela continues to suffer extreme currency pressure, with the bolivar losing huge ground against the dollar and inflation remaining shockingly high, intensifying humanitarian and market disruptions.
Investors and markets are on edge as oil, gold, and other commodity prices feel the ripple effects of geopolitical risk any unexpected jump in conflict or sanction escalation could send fresh shockwaves through global markets.
Bottom line: Venezuela’s crisis has shifted from long-term economic collapse to an acute geopolitical flashpoint a dangerous mix of regime change, international tension, and market volatility that could redefine regional stability and global energy flows.
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